Lodging

You can choose to stay with a Japanese family (homestay), in a dormitory, or independently.

The homestay option offers profound insight into the typical Japanese family and the ability to practice your Japanese skills.

The dorm is ideal for students who desire greater freedom and independence.

There are a limited number of host families available each term. Sometimes, we are unable to satisfy the demand. In this case, students will be automatically switched to the dormitory housing option.

Selecting the best option for you can be difficult. This chart compares them:

Option

Homestay

Dormitory

Advantages

Daily opportunity to practice Japanese

Opportunity to meet other young people

Experience family traditions

Private rooms

Eat meals in family setting

More freedom

Secure option for younger students

More control over meals

Disadvantages

Less free time in schedule

Less exposure to Japanese family life

Possible curfew

Possible curfew

May need to help out around the house

Incidentals

Expect living arrangements to be more restrictive than in the U.S. Both dormitories and homestay families have curfews—usually midnight.

Commuting

Both dorm and homestay students receive a local transportation pass between lodging and school. The pass, included in the program cost, is for use on days when class is in session.

Independent Lodging

You are free to make your own housing arrangements while enrolled in the KCP language and culture courses. If you choose independent lodging, you are responsible for transportation costs between your accommodation and school, as well as transportation from the airport to your residence.

Spring Extended Semester Abroad

Join us for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to gain proficiency in the Japanese language while enjoying the culture and lifestyle that only living in Tokyo can provide. Spring Extended Applications due Aug. 13.

Going to class every day, and the workload, gave me a sense of what living in Japan would be like. I was able to learn Japanese daily, as well as have enough time in the day to study and explore the country.